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Why I Cannot Lose Weight After my 2nd Lipo Procedure?

asked 1 year ago by Kate00
Latest answer by Erez Sternberg, MD
Question viewed 154 times
Tags: abdomen, thighs, weight loss, revision

I did my 2nd lipo procedure in 2010(on my tummy&thighs.Same places which i did on my 1st lipo in 2008) & since than I am stuck on my weight.I cannot lose weight to matter how well I eat or exercise.Even my body has changed, my bra size has increased to a bigger cup&my waist has expended. Please I need an urgent help on how to lose weight again as I am fed up and I miss the old me:( I miss my wardrobe as I haven't been able to wear any of my clothes Thank you Kate

2 answers to Why I Cannot Lose Weight After my 2nd Lipo Procedure?

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Why I Cannot Lose Weight After my 2nd Lipo Procedure?

RE: "did my 2nd lipo procedure in 2010(on my tummy&thighs.Same places which i did on my 1st lipo in 2008) & since than I am stuck on my weight.I cannot lose weight to matter how well I eat or exercise.Even my body has changed, my bra size has increased to a bigger cup&my waist has expended. Please I need an urgent help on how to lose weight again as I am fed up and I miss the old me:( I miss my wardrobe as I haven't been able to wear any of my... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Why can't I loose weight after Liposuction

If I had a dollar for every time I said this, "Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure....." Unfortunately, television and other media have given patients the wrong idea when it comes to liposuction procedures. Liposuction is best used for spot reduction of hard to get rid of trouble areas such as the flanks, pubis, lower belly, inner arms and inner thighs. It must be used judiciously and patients must be told ahead of time whether they are... more
Erez Sternberg, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

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